Gateshead man denies killing 2 people in Benwell house blast

A man has denied killing two people in a house explosion allegedly linked to the production of cannabis.

Author: Ellie KumarPublished 7th Jan 2025

A man has denied killing 2 people in a house explosion in Newcastle, allegedly linked to the production of cannabis.

22 year old Reece Galbraith denied the manslaughter of Archie, and 35 year old Jason Laws, who both died in the explosion.

Appearing at Newcastle Crown Court via videolink today - Galbraith, from Rectory Road, Gateshead, also denied charges of producing and supplying cannabis.

He was told his trial, expected to last seven days, will begin on May 12.

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